Fig and Red Currant

Fig

Red Currant

Benefits

Health Benefits

Cancer prevention, Controls blood pressure, Heart care, Increase in haemoglobin, Prevents constipation, Prevents macular degeneration, Reduces nervous tension

Cancer prevention, Gout treatment, Heart care, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of rheumatism

General Benefits

Controls blood pressure, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Strengthens bones

Anti oxidant properties, Controls blood pressure, Cures fever, Digestive aid, Healing of wounds, Helps in weight loss, Strengthens bones

Skin Benefits

Brightens and lightens complexion, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne

Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles, Treatment of acne

Hair Benefits

Good conditioner, Regulates hair growth, Softening mask

Protects hair

Allergy

Allergy Symptoms

Abdominal pains, Anaphylaxis, Coughing, Headaches, Hives, Itching, Nasal congestion, Skin rash, Sneezing, Sore throat, Swelling of hands

Abnormally rapid heart rate, Anaphylaxis, Breathing difficulty, Hives, Itching, Swallowing difficulties

Side Effects

Allergic reaction, Skin rash, Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

Possibly unsafe during pregnancy

Recommeded for

Pregnant Women

Yes

Lactating Women

Yes

Best Time to Eat

Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), Don't consume at night and before bed, Morning time (before lunch)

Best if taken as a breakfast (or empty stomach), As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)

Nutrition

Serving Size

100 g

Carbs

19.20 g

13.80 g

Fiber

2.90 g

4.30 g

Sugar

16.30 g

7.37 g

Protein

0.80 g

1.40 g

Protein to Carb Ratio

0.04

0.10

Vitamins

Vitamin A (Retinol)

7.00 mcg

2.00 mcg

Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)

0.06 mg

0.04 mg

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

0.05 mg

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

0.40 mg

0.10 mg

99+

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

0.30 mg

0.06 mg

99+

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxin)

0.11 mg

0.07 mg

Vitamin B9 (Folic acid)

6.00 mcg

8.00 mcg

Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

2.00 mg

99+

41.00 mg

Vitamin E (Tocopherole)

0.11 mg

0.10 mg

Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)

4.70 mcg

11.00 mcg

Lycopene

0.00 mcg

Lutein+Zeaxanthin

9.00 mcg

47.00 mcg

Choline

4.70 mg

7.60 mg

Fat

0.30 g

0.20 g

Minerals

Potassium

232.00 mg

275.00 mg

Iron

0.37 mg

1.00 mg

Sodium

1.00 mg

Calcium

35.00 mg

33.00 mg

Magnesium

17.00 mg

13.00 mg

Zinc

0.15 mg

0.23 mg

Phosphorus

14.00 mg

44.00 mg

Manganese

0.13 mg

0.19 mg

Copper

0.07 mg

0.11 mg

Selenium

0.20 mcg

0.60 mcg

Fatty Acids

Omega 3s

0.00 mg

35.00 mg

Omega 6s

144.00 mg

53.00 mg

Sterol

Phytosterol

31.00 mg

Not Available

Water Content

79.11 g

99+

83.95 g

99+

Ash

0.66 g

Calories

Serving Size

100 g

Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel

74.00 kcal

56.00 kcal

Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel

Not Available

Calories in Frozen Form

71.42 kcal

Not Available

Calories in Dried Form

249.00 kcal

308.00 kcal

Calories in Canned Form

69.00 kcal

Not Available

Calories in Foods

Calories in Juice

65.00 kcal

70.00 kcal

Calories in Jam

360.00 kcal

165.00 kcal

Calories in Pie

450.00 kcal

260.00 kcal

Characteristics

Type

Tree fruit

Berry

Season

Summer, Winter

Summer

Varieties

Abyad, Adriatic, Alma, Atreano, Bataglia, Black Bethlehem, Black Madeira, Black Mission, Brown Turkey, Sierra, Calimyrna, Kadota, Deanna, Figoin and Hardy Chicago Fig

Rovada, Stanza, Red Lake, Junifer and Jonkheer van Tets

Seedless Variety

Yes

Color

Green, Purple, Red

Red

Inside Color

Pink

Red

Shape

Conical

Round

Texture

Fleshy

Juicy

Taste

Sweet

Sour, Tart

Origin

Western Asia

Europe

Grows on

Trees

Cultivation

Soil Type

Clay, Limestone, Loam, Sandy

Moist, Well-drained

Soil pH

5-7

6-7

Climatic Conditions

Dry, Warm

Cold

Facts

Facts about

Fig tree is considered as a symbol of abundance, fertility and sweetness.
The fig is made up of 55% of natural sugar so they are the sweetest fruits.
Figs are used as a fat substitute in recipes.

The albino version of red currants known as white currants, are often sold as different fruit.
Red currant tea is healthy substitute for coffee.
There are more than 150 varieties of red currants.

In Alcoholic Beverages

Wine

Yes

Beer

Yes

Spirits

Yes

Cocktails

Yes

Production

Top Producer

Turkey

Russia

Other Countries

Albania, Algeria, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, United States of America

Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom

Top Importer

France

Germany

Top Exporter

Turkey

Russia

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Ficus carica

Ribes rubrum

Synonym

Not Available

Classification

Domain

Eukarya

Kingdom

Plantae

Subkingdom

Tracheobionta

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Subclass

Alismidae

Rosidae

Order

Rosales

Saxifragales

Family

Moraceae

Grossulariaceae

Genus

Ficus

Ribes

Species

Ficus carica

R. rubrum

Generic Group

Mulberry

Saxifrage

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Difference Between Fig and Red Currant

We might think that Fig and Red Currant are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Fig and Red Currant Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Fig and Red Currant is explained here.

The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Fig and Red Currant with peel is 74.00 kcal and 56.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is Not Available and Not Available respectively. Thus, Fig and Red Currant belong to Low Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Fig and Red Currant is Rosales and Saxifragales respectively. Fig belongs to Moraceae family and Red Currant belongs to Grossulariaceae family. Fig belongs to Ficus genus of Ficus carica species and Red Currant belongs to Ribes genus of R. rubrum species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.